Prototype player who should be a day one starter. A leader who is extremely smart player who can read an opposing team as well as any quarterback he'll play across from.
Elite zone coverage defender who could use some development with his man coverage as he may draw some defensive holding penalties in the pros.
Solid tackler capable of bringing down running backs and giving tight ends fits in coverage. A player offenses will have to account for in blitz protection.
Linebacker, safety, corner, name the defensive position and he can play it. Capable of leaving players on an island. He can be overly aggressive and will need to learn to not to be so eager.
He's capable of knocking the ball away or coming down with it on any play in his area. Teams are going to think twice about throwing into his area. He's a shutdown corner at free safety.
Dangerous gunner abilities, although he should be a day one starter at safety, his special teams play guarantee he'll play early and often if he doesn't win the starting job immediately.
One concern is can he continue his high level of play? Apparently he only had one truly elite season. He also has suffered some damage to his knees. Which is about the only thing that could see him fall unless he has red flags hidden.
His Nfl comparisons are Derwin James, Isaiah Simmons, and Sean Taylor. He's projected to go in round one, the Patriots may need to move up but if he's available when the Patriots pick later in the Draft, he's a no brainer.
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